West Loop in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery, Chicago, Illinois
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by David Wickline
1. Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery, Chicago, Illinois Marker
Marker was shown through the window for a time.
Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-a-Landmark program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 41° 52.676′ N, 87° 38.526′ W. Marker was in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It was in West Loop. It was on West Jackson Boulevard east of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker was located outside the restaurant, then inside as seen from the window. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60661, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Milwaukee Road (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Site of the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station
this page online
More about this marker. This was the easternmost (or northernmost) of the original 66 Hampton Hotels Save-a-Landmark markers, as it was near Route 66's eastern terminus.
Regarding Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery, Chicago, Illinois. Photos were taken by Route 66 photographer David Wickline, from his book Images of 66, Volume 2: Digging Deeper. Used with Mr. Wickline's permission.
Also see . . .
1. Lou Mitchell's (official website). (Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Lou Mitchell's on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Additional commentary.
Photographed by David Wickline
2. Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery, Chicago, Illinois Marker
1. Whereabouts of marker is unknown
Marker was originally placed outside right after Hampton Hotels' "Route 66 Caravan" tour. It was later placed behind a window indoors. Recent photos (including Facebook posts) have indicated that the marker was no longer there.
— Submitted December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 25, 2024
3. Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery
The bottom half of the original marker's whereabouts are unknown
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 606 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on September 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
